Anna comes to marriage and family therapy as a second career, after dedicating
eight years as an elementary school teacher and Master Teacher specializing in
English Language Learners. Anna has a Master’s Degree in Education from Niagara
University and a Master’s Degree in Integral Counseling Psychology from the
California Institute of Integral Studies. For the last 18 months, she has been
completing a professional internship at Palomar Family Counseling Services where
she has been providing individual, couples and group therapy to a diverse clientele
dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, childhood abuse and intimate
partner violence. Additionally, through a school based program at Palomar, she has
counseled students in Oceanside School District and worked with their parents and
teachers to provide support and resources for children and adolescents with social
and emotional concerns.

Anna believes that therapy should be strength-based and client-centered and that
past trauma is often at the root of many of the anxiety, depression and
relationship issues that clients present with. Establishing a strong therapeutic
relationship by listening with empathy and compassion can start the process of
healing. With trust, the client can access, process, and integrate the traumatic
memory, often reducing or eliminating symptoms that clients first present with.
Anna works with adolescents and adults and can offer services either in person or
via telepsychology (Zoom).

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Currently, Anna can accept the following insurances: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna and Tricare. If you have other insurance, she can provide a superbill for you to request reimbursement and she also offers low cash rates for her sessions as well.

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